Kishtwar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kishtwar District has a population of 2.31 Lac (2,30,696) with 1.20 Lac (1,20,165) males and 1.11 Lac (1,10,531) females.The sex ratio in Kishtwar is 920, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kishtwar District is 39.40 k (39,396) which is 17.08% of Kishtwar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kishtwar District is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Kishtwar District is listed as part of JAMMU & KASHMIR State in INDIA.

Kishtwar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kishtwar District current estimated population is projected to be 2.57 Lac (2,57,206), indicating a 11.49% increased from Kishtwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.25 Lac.

Kishtwar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kishtwar District estimated population is projected to be 2.59 Lac (2,59,019), projecting a 12.28% increased from Kishtwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.26 Lac.

Kishtwar Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Kishtwar District, with a total Muslim population of 1.33 Lac (1,33,225), accounting for 57.75% of the Kishtwar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 68.66 k (68,655), and the Muslim female population is around 64.57 k (64,570).

Kishtwar Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Kishtwar District, with a total Hindu population of 93.93 k (93,931), accounting for 40.72% of the Kishtwar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 49.60 k (49,604), and the Hindu female population is around 44.33 k (44,327).

Kishtwar Religion Wise Population

Kishtwar Urban Population

The Urban population of Kishtwar District is 14.87 k (14,865), with 8.18 k (8,179) being males and 6.69 k (6,686) being females, making up 6.44% of the Kishtwar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 818 females for every 1000 males.

Kishtwar Rural Population

The Rural population of Kishtwar District is 2.16 Lac (2,15,831), with 1.12 Lac (1,11,986) being males and 1.04 Lac (1,03,845) being females, making up 93.56% of the Kishtwar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Kishtwar Literacy Rate

Kishtwar District has a literacy rate of 56.2% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kishtwar District is 68.92 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kishtwar District is 42.36 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kishtwar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.07%, while in the rural regions of Kishtwar District, it is around 53.98%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kishtwar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	56.2	68.92	42.36
Urban Area	86.07	92.58	78.04
Rural Area	53.98	67.04	39.89

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kishtwar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	51.15	62.47	39.11
Hindu	62.97	77.42	46.75
Buddhist	54.58	63.66	45.81
Other religions and persuasions	26.82	33.5	19.1

Kishtwar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kishtwar District is 14.31 k (14,307) with 7.32 k (7,322) males and 6.99 k (6,985) females, which is 6.2% of Kishtwar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Kishtwar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kishtwar District is 38.15 k (38,149) with 19.89 k (19,889) males and 18.26 k (18,260) females, which is 16.54% of Kishtwar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kishtwar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	920
Urban Area	818
Rural Area	928

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kishtwar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	941
Hindu	894
Buddhist	983
Other religions and persuasions	883

Kishtwar Area & Households

The Total Area of Kishtwar District is 1,644 Square KM, with a population density of 140 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kishtwar District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kishtwar District are 157.The Total Number of households in Kishtwar District are 45.21 k(45,209).

Kishtwar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kishtwar District, there are about 82.97 k (82,974) workers, making up nearly 35.97% of the Kishtwar District total population. Out of these, around 56.78 k (56,779) are male workers, and about 26.20 k (26,195) are female workers.

Kishtwar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Kishtwar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036